in wage inequality from an initially low level in urban China over this period of labour market reform. The institutional … background and the evolution of policy are described. The rapid growth of wage inequality and the sharp widening of wage … structure are quantified. Earnings functions are compared, and the increase in both the level and the inequality of wages are …

The inequality of wealth in China has increased rapidly in recent years. Prior to 1978 all Chinese households possessed … negligible wealth. China therefore presents a fascinating case study of how inequality of household wealth increases as economic … reforms take place, marketization occurs, and capital accumulates. Wealth inequality and its growth are measured and …